RARE 1963 : SA Comrade's Marathon .925 Silver Medal (INSCRIBED 66th Place).

The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Medal Graphic Design Relief is present and ddetailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Minimal signs of Wear evident due to handling. Surface Toning may be evident.  Inscription present & legible. All necessary Hallmarks evident. Suspension ring complete. 

ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ VARIED CONDITIONS 

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ORIGIN : South African Comrades Marathon

COMPOSITION : .925 Sterling Silver 

YEAR: 1963

TYPE: Sporting Event Award.

ISSUE: South African Mint.

RECIPIENT: W.A. Strydom. - 66th Place.

TOTAL:  143 Silver Medals Awarded. 

1 x Piece

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An EXCELLENT example of a RARE , 1963 SA Comrades Marathon .925 Silver Medal Inscribed. This piece appears to be in a XF state , with detailed Relief on  obverse and reverse. All insignia present. Minimal Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Surface Toning evident. Inscription legible and reverse features all necessary Silver Hallmarks. Suspender ring is intact.

The Comrades Marathon was initiated in 1921 , by veterans of the Great War (1914-18) in order to commemorate the sacrifices of their fallen brethren. This piece was awarded for the Pietermaritzburg to Durban race - in which 143 Silver Medals were awarded. The 1963 Race featured only 149 successful competitors completing within the required time limit. 

The ideal addition to any SA Comrades Marathon  .925 Silver Medal collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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